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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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